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Millennials Pivot Toward Homeownership; Economic Ripple Effects Still Unknown

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It was only a few short years ago that the conventional wisdom was that millennials were shaping up to be slower entering the homebuying market than their Gen X siblings and baby boomer parents. Millennials are no longer holding back when it comes to homeownership. Things like homeownership. Today’s Buying Boom .

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The Millennial Real Estate Boom Beckons?

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In the 2020 National Housing Forecast from Realtor.com , a number of predictions stand out, among them that home price growth will flatten, to a rate of about 80 basis points. Demand will be robust, the report said, and with low rates, rising rents and “the ever-expending Millennial population” all contributing to that demand.

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On Thanksgiving Eve, Holiday Shopping Trends Are Shaping Up

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The holiday shopping season is upon us, and the trends for the season are emerging. The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects a bump in sales for November and December, from somewhere between 3.8 Millennials plan to spend more money this holiday season, and will use their mobile devices to do the majority of their shopping.

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Kohl’s To Tap Into Facebook Data To Create Millennial Clothing Line

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Kohl’s is teaming up with the social media giant to uncover emerging brands that millennial shoppers consider cool. Kohl’s is following a retail movement to offer curated collections so shoppers can explore new trends. In another attempt to reach millennials, Kohl’s partnered with Popsugar to launch a clothing line last September.

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DoorDash, Airbnb IPOs; BNPL Trends; Pet Fraud Top This Week's News

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In this week's news, we saw two blockbuster IPOs, arguments and stalemates over a new stimulus bill, and new data on consumers' digital shopping trends. Report: Millennials, Buy Now Pay Later And The Shifting Dynamics Of Online Credit. The Weekender is here to catch you up. eBay: Offline Payment Preferences Are Changing Online Habits

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NEW REPORT: Cowboy Chicken Ropes In Millennials With Mobile Order-Ahead

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Some national chains even embraced delivery options for the first time. Going Mobile to Win over Millennials. To win them over, many restaurants are betting that millennials prefer their meals with a side of technology. Increasingly, restaurants are turning to smartphones to speed up service and keep customers happy.

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What’s Under The Millennial Christmas Tree This Year?

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As such, the most popular 2019 holiday gift trends — from an Afterpay point of view — involves a particular type of consumer, one perhaps more interested in fashion and beauty products than other consumer segments. In 2018, toy prices were slashed 31 percent, UBS Analyst Arpine Kocharyan wrote, citing eCommerce trends tracked by Adobe.